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Appropriate education, referral, and intervention are essential for people with diabetes to prevent a Charcot deformity that could lead to amputation. This article would be helpful for any nurse working with people with diabetes.

F2. Diabetic Neuropathy Status and the Concerns in the Underserved Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities for Diabetes Educators

Description/Results:

* In a cross-sectional study involving 816 participants, 9.6% had diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), 43% reported peripheral neuropathy symptoms (PNS), and 79% of the participants with PNS had not been diagnosed with DPN.

* Delayed diagnosis of DPN may put patients at risk for neuropathic foot complications to include calluses, ulcers, deformities, and amputations.

* The article addresses risk factors for DPN and barriers to early diagnosis.

Descriptive/Results:

* Prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, with a concomitant increase in related complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and amputation.

* Presents the impact of a preventive foot care program that includes callus removal and foot care education: reduced incidence/severity of tinea pedis and callus formation, no recurrence of callus-related ulcers, and closure of minor injuries.

Description/Results:

* Provides a comprehensive review of pathology, clinical presentation, and management of RA, with implications for foot assessment, provision of painless foot care, and patient education to reduce symptomatology and complications.

F9. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Nail Disorders

Description/Results:

* Review of studies that focused on quality of life using 1 of 10 different research instruments addressing nail disorders specifically psoriasis, onychomycosis, nail conditions secondary to antineoplastics, and brittle nail syndrome.

* Toenail and finger nail disorders are an important part of the body, and outcomes indicated that nail diseases are a medical concern and should raise attention and receive proper care from providers.

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Authors conclude nails are an important part of overall physical and emotional health and valuable information about the quality of life with condition(s) of the nails. Nails are often neglected so this article reinforces the fact that nail care is important and needs to be addressed.

Description/Results:

* This observational cross-sectional study investigated footwear characteristics and key factors influencing footwear choice in patients with gout, as well as to evaluate the relationship characteristics and foot disability.

* Conclusions supported the fact that people with gout often have poor foot wear and comfort, fit, and support, and costs were perceived to be important factors in choosing footwear.

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